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The Perfect Salmon

April 7, 2013 By in Recipe Tags: , 4 Comments

I love making this for dinner because it has no “starchy carbs” and still keeps me full and energized! salmon

Recipe:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit 
  2. Drizzle raw salmon with olive oil and cracked pepper
  3. (optional) remove skin from bottom on salmon
  4. Cook for 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon
  5. Serve with fresh lemon and roasted asparagus

Acai Bowl

April 4, 2013 By in Recipe Tags: , , 2 Comments

I love making this for breakfast. It is quick, easy, and delicious. acai

The banana-hemp granola recipe I use to make my own granola: http://www.happyolks.com/banana-hemp-granola/

Recipe:

  • Blend 1 unweetend Samazon acai packet with 1/2 frozen or unfrozen banana and a dash of almond (or preferred nut) milk
  • Put a couple handfuls or desired amount of granola on the bottom of the bowl
  • Pour blended Acai mix on top of the granola
  • Top with favorite fruits, the other half of the banana, and almond shavings(optional). I like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries
  • For added sweetness, drizzle honey or agave on top

 

On my Youtube channel I am starting a Cooking with Claire cooking series.

Link to my recipe video:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16tRYK8uwNI 

Chocolate Maca Smoothie

March 23, 2013 By in Recipe Tags: , , , , 2 Comments

choco2I make this smoothie on the daily. It is protein and superfood packed and tastes just like a milkshake.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 frozen banana (very important that the banana is frozen)
  • 5-6 ice cubes
  • 1 packet/scoop Perfect Fit protein
  • 2 tbs Maca powder
  • 1 tbs flax seeds
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
  • 1 tbs cacao powder
  • 1 tbs cocoa powder
  • 1/3-1 cup almond milk
  • dash of cinnamon

Recipe:

  1. Start out my crushing the ice alone
  2. Add all remaining ingredients and serve
  3. The more almond milk the more liquified it will get. Less almond milk, more thick

Purchase Perfect Fit protein here: http://perfectfitprotein.com/

Quinoa Cakes

March 2, 2013 By in Recipe Tags: , 1 Comment

After going to a local restaurant in my town, I had to make these Quinoa Cakes right as I got home.

  1. Cook one cup of quinoa with two cups of water for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. If the water is absorbed and the quinoa is still dry, add more water until light and fluffy
  2. Put the quinoa into a bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil and juice of 2 limes, mix, and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes
  3. While the quinoa is cooling, cut up olives, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion and put them in separate dishes. Also have micro greens
  4. Heavily pack quinoa into 1/3 cup measuring cup and turn upside down on a plate. Top quinoa cake with tomatoes, olives, avocado, micro-greens, and red onion

quinoa cakes

Green-Machine Bowl

February 17, 2013 By in Recipe Tags: , , , Leave a comment

I love making these bowls because they are so quick and you can essentially add anything to them following this guide: carb, protein, vegetable, fat. brussels bowl

Recipe: 

  1. Cook 1/4 cup quinoa with 1/2 cup water for about 15 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed. If all the water is soaked up and the quinoa is still dry, add more water until quinoa is light and fluffy
  2. Cook brussels sprouts with my “Brussels Sprouts” on how to cook the perfect brussels sprouts
  3. Add 1/2 an avocado and/or 1/2 cup edemame beans. Sometime the edemame beans don’t suit well with my stomach so I will use tofu for the protein
  4. Combine all the parts in a bowl w avo bowl

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Superfood protein smoothie

February 10, 2013 By in Recipe Tags: , , , 2 Comments

This smoothie is great to have any time you wish to enjoy but I always make it after a workout. Having liquid protein after a workout is essential is building and feeding your muscles. No, you will not look like a male bodybuilder with protein. Everyone needs protein. After a workout liquids are best to have because they get into your system and are broken down the quickest. It is important to have this protein within a window of 20-30 minutes after your workout. Why? Because in that time your muscles will readily accept carbohydrates and protein. smoothie

Recipe: 

  1. In a blender, crush 5 ice cubes. 
  2. Add 1/2 banana(frozen or fresh), 4-5 frozen strawberries, about 1/3 cup frozen blueberries, 1tbs flax seeds, 1tbs chia seeds, 1tbs maca powder, and one scoop of Perfect Fit (or any other vegan) protein
  3. On top of all that, add a dash of chocolate or regular coconut water and a cup or more of almond milk, and blend
  4. If the smoothie is very dry, add more almond milk or water

*A handful of spinach or kale can be added and other super foods can be replaced to your liking.

Perfect Fit protein can be purchased here: http://perfectfitprotein.com/

Oatmeal

February 6, 2013 By in Recipe Tags: , , , Leave a comment

This is a flavor packed twist on regular oatmeal. Feel free to replace some of the ingredients with your favorites. oatmeal

Recipe: 

  1. Measure out 1/2 cup of Irish oats(or steel cut) and put in pot
  2. Add 1 cup of water to the pot with oats and cook on medium to medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes or until the oats are cooked and absorb all the water
  3. When the oats are done, place them in a bowl and add cinnamon, maca powder, flax seeds, chia seeds, cocoa powder, almond butter, and Perfect Fit Protein to the oats
  4. Mix all those ingredients together with oats, it should be very dry at this point
  5. Stir in almond milk accordingly to the preferred consistency
  6. Add blueberries or bananas and honey or agave on top

Purchase Perfect Fit protein here: http://perfectfitprotein.com/

Power-balls

February 4, 2013 By in Recipe Tags: , , 2 Comments

These are great to pop in your mouth for a quick snack, add to oatmeal, add to yogurt, or whatever you please. These balls are full of healthy fat to give you energy and fuel your body. powerball

Ingredients: 

  • handful or two of raw almonds
  • handful or two of raw walnuts
  • 1tbs hemp seeds
  • 1 heaping tbs chia seeds
  • 1 heaping tbs flax seeds
  • 1/2-1 tbs coconut oil
  • 1tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
  • a couple shakes of cinnamon
  • handful of dried apricots
  • 2tbs of peanut butter

Recipe:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor 
  2. Add 1-2tbs of water and add more if needed
  3. Form into balls and refrigerate

 

Healthy Hot Chocolate

February 3, 2013 By in Recipe Tags: , Leave a comment

This is a lovely treat to have on a chilly winter day or whenever your taste buds are craving a nice cup of coco.

Recipe:hot coco

  1. In a microwave safe cup/dish, measure out one cup of almond milk(or preferred nut milk) and a dash of chocolate Zico coconut water. Microwave for 1.5 minutes
  2. While that is microwaving, combine 1tbs unsweetened cocoa powder, 1tbs Perfect Fit Protein, a dash of cinnamon, 1/2 tbs stevia, and a dash of vanilla to a mug
  3. Add the wet mixture to the dry slowly, stir as dry ingredients are being added

Perfect Fit Protein can be purchased here-  http://perfectfitprotein.com/

Superfood’s of: Starches

January 27, 2013 By in About me, Recipe Tags: , , , 4 Comments

I am going to be starting a new series on my blog that will talk about superfood’s and a little bit about each food. A superfood is a food that fuels your body and has nutritious benefits. Sounds awesome right? Well it is! So, let’s get started and EAT UP!

Quinoa 

  • Quinoa is a complete protein that contains all nine essential amino acids. 
  • It contains twice as much fiber then other grains. Fiber lowers cholesterol and glucose levels. It takes a longer time to chew than other foods because it makes you feel fuller for longer and is less “energy dense” which means it has fewer calories for the same volume of food.
  • Quinoa also contains iron which helps keep our red blood cells healthy. Iron also helps improve brain function.
  • Quinoa is rich in magnesium. Health benefits of magnesium include transmission of nerve impulses, body temperature regulation, detoxification, energy production, and the formation of healthy bones and teeth.quinoa
Sweet Potato
  •  Sweet potatoes contain vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, B vitamins, potassium and even iron.
  • Sweet Potato’s have a low Glycemic Index. The glycemic index of a food reflects the food’s effects on a person’s blood glucose level. It’s better for the body to slowly absorb any gluclose, sustain a moderate rise in sugar levels and experience a gradual return to the regular level. White potatoes have a high GI level so that is why it is better to have sweet potatoes.
    SweetPotato

Wheat Berries

  • Wheat berries are whole wheat kernels. They look like thick, short grains — similar to brown rice. When boiled, cooked wheat berries have a chewy bite and subtle nutty, earthy flavor.
  • Since the wheat kernel is left intact, virtually none of the nutrients are stripped away. A cup of cooked wheat berries has about 300 calories and is packed with fiber, protein and iron. Tasty sprouts are loaded with vitamin E, a cell-protecting antioxidant, and magnesium, which is good for healthy bones and muscles.wheat-berries-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sources:

Quinoa- http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4994/7-Benefits-of-Quinoa-The-Supergrain-of-the-Future.html

Sweet Potato- http://www.livestrong.com/article/2702-facts-health-benefits-sweet-potatoes/

Wheat Berries- http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2009/02/24/meet-this-grain-wheat-berries/

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